Horticulture Show Draws Crowds as Urban Residents Embrace Terrace Gardening

Growing interest in greenery, home gardening and rare plants adds colour to Hyderabad’s urban landscape

Hyderabad: As concrete structures continue to dominate the cityscape and green spaces gradually shrink, Hyderabad’s urban residents are increasingly turning to home gardening, terrace gardens and balcony plants to bring nature closer to their homes.

Reflecting this growing passion for greenery, the 20th Grand Nursery Mela – All India Horticulture & Agriculture Show, being held at the HMDA Grounds near IMAX Theatre in Hyderabad, is attracting considerable attention from plant enthusiasts and gardening lovers.

The five-day horticulture show, which will continue till August 31, has brought together a wide variety of plants from different parts of the country under one roof. With more than 140 stalls, the event has emerged as a major attraction for people looking to add greenery and colour to their homes.

A wide variety of plants under one roof

Nurseries and exhibitors from Darjeeling, Kolkata, Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Shirdi and Chennai, besides Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, are showcasing a diverse range of plants.

The exhibition features flowering plants, medicinal plants, bonsai, ornamental varieties and several rare and specialty plants. Visitors can also explore plants and solutions suitable for terrace gardening, vertical gardening and hydroponic gardening, catering to homes of different sizes.

From compact balconies to spacious rooftops, visitors are exploring gardening options suited to their available space and requirements. Rare plants and attractive ornamental varieties have emerged as major crowd-pullers.

Gardening essentials add to the attraction

The show is not limited to plants. A wide range of gardening accessories, including pots, terracotta products, organic manure, fertilizers and other gardening essentials, are also available at the venue.

The availability of plants and gardening requirements at a single location has turned the mela into a convenient one-stop destination for gardening enthusiasts.

‘Green homes’ gaining popularity

With growing awareness about pollution, stress and the need for healthier living spaces, urban residents are increasingly viewing gardening as more than just a hobby.

Plant lovers say cultivating greenery at home can provide a refreshing environment and encourage people to spend their leisure time in a productive and creative manner. The growing popularity of terrace and balcony gardening is also encouraging city residents to make better use of limited spaces.

With colourful flowers, rare plant varieties, ornamental greenery and innovative gardening solutions on display, the 20th Grand Nursery Mela has transformed the HMDA Grounds into a vibrant hub for gardening enthusiasts.

For those looking to beautify their homes, create a terrace garden or explore rare plant varieties, the horticulture show is proving to be a one-stop destination for everything green.